An EHR-embedded inpatient care pathway for COPD was tied to improved adherence to evidence-based practices, shorter hospital ...

Finding out that you or a loved one has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can feel overwhelming. But the good news is that simple strategies for COPD self-care, along with following your ...

A new report sets out to provide a comprehensive view of COPD care in the United States. COPD is the third-leading cause of death in US, but compared to other chronic diseases, COPD research funding ...

Credit: Scott Bodell/MedicalImages.com The authors outline preventative pharmacologic therapies for COPD exacerbations and a patient-tailored approach to management. Chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

Patients with acute exacerbations of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) face a high risk of morbidity and mortality and require careful, expert management, ...

Posters presented at the 2023 American Thoracic Society International Conference called for improvements in care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary hypertension. A series ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Leah J. Witt, MD: ...

Among patients with COPD, at least 50% reported that the disease impacts their daily life and emotional health, according to ...

Prioritizing communications between patients and health care providers and increasing patient education about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could help improve patient care, according to ...

In COPD, patient initiation and persistent use of guideline-concordant maintenance inhaled medications is subpar.

Whether your symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) came on gradually or suddenly, one thing remains the same: You’ll need to seek treatment for the condition right away. “There are ...

Pulmonary function tests for the early diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease will be included in Korea's national health screening program for the first time next year.